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The Mystery of the Lion's Tail (Greetings from Somewhere #5)
by Marcos Calo Harper ParisEthan and Ella search for lions on a safari in Kenya in the fifth book of Greetings from Somewhere, an exciting series about mystery, travel, and adventure.Ethan, Ella, and their parents travel to the Maasai Mara in Kenya where they stay in a cabin and venture out on safaris every day in search of The Big Five game animals--the African elephant, the Cape buffalo, the leopard, the rhinoceros, and, of course, the lion. The kids are so excited when they see four of the five animals within the first few days, but where are the lions? Both Ethan and Ella could swear they've seen a lion's tail poking out from behind a tree, but they cannot seem to find the animal itself! Then, the twins talk to a boy and girl who live in the Maasai Mara. The locals give Ethan and Ella some clues about spotting lions. With a little help and some good detective work, the twins discover a whole lion family on their last day in Kenya! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Greetings from Somewhere chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
The Mystery of the Lost Mine (Boxcar Children #52)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Charles TangHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather, and they're going on a trip to the Arizona desert. There the Aldens learn about the legend of the Lost Dutchman Mine. Everyone thinks the mine is filled with gold. Can the Aldens find out if the legend is true, and if it is, who will find the gold?
The Mystery of the Lost Village (Boxcar Children #37)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Charles TangWhen the Aldens try to save a forest from developers in a Navaho Indian reservation by proving there is a lost village there, they're met with sabotage.
The Mystery of the Magi's Treasure (Three Cousins Detective Club #6)
by Elspeth Campbell MurphyTHREE COUSINS DETECTIVE CLUB 6 It's Timothy, Titus, and Sarah-Jane from the Three Cousins Detective Club! These three ten-year-olds are ready to learn about the Fruits of the Spirit while solving more exciting, adventure-filled mysteries! In The Mystery of the Magi's Treasure, Timothy Dawson and his cousins are stuck playing the Three Wise Men in a Christmas-in-July celebration. It's the hottest day of the year, and the cousins are dressed in long robes and heavy crowns. When stolen treasures are shoved into their hands, the TCDC have to come up with a plan to return them to their owner-but the thief is watching! Theme: Goodness
The Mystery of the Magic Circle (Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators #27)
by M. V. Carey[from the back cover] "Terror strikes an entire apartment house! Ever since the statue of a phantom wolf-dog was stolen, things have gone wrong at Paseo Place. A creepy shadow that passes through walls haunts one apartment. A fire breaks out in another. The ghost of a priest long dead appears. Who is frightening the helpless tenants? Are supernatural forces at work? The Three Investigators must find out--before everyone is driven from their homes!" This is the twenty-third installment in the Three Investigators set of 43 novels. Bookshare has the following books in this action packed series with more on the way. In the middle of a junk yard the boys, before the time of computers, tablets and cell phones, have hidden headquarters where they unravel puzzling clues in mysteries which often lead them to adventure and danger. Bob is the record keeper, Peter is always ready for action and Jupe does the planning and much of the deep thinking. Look for: #1 The Mystery of Terror Castle, #2 The Mystery of the Stuttering Parrot, #3 The Secret of the Whispering Mummy, #4 The Mystery of the Green Ghost, #5 The Mystery of the Vanishing Treasure, #6 The Secret of Skeleton Island, #7 The Mystery of the Fiery Eye, #8 The Mystery of the Silver Spider, #9 The Mystery of the Screaming Clock, #10 The Mystery of the Moaning Cave, #11 The Mystery of the Talking Skull, #12 The Mystery of the Laughing Shadow, #13 The Mystery of the Crooked Cat, #14 The Mystery of the Coughing Dragon, #15 The Mystery of the Flaming Footprints, #16 The Mystery of the Nervous Lion, #17 The Mystery of the Singing Serpent, #18 The Mystery of the Shrinking House, #19 The Secret of phantom Lake, #20 The Mystery of Monster Mountain, #21 The Secret of the Haunted Mirror, #22 The Mystery of the Dead Man's Riddle, #23 The Mystery of the Invisible Dog, #24 The Mystery of Death Trap Mine, #25 The Mystery of the Dancing Devil, #26 The Mystery of the Headless Horse, #28 The Mystery of the Deadly Double, #29 The Mystery of the Sinister Scarecrow, #30 The Secret of Shark Reef, #31 The Mystery of the Scar-Faced Beggar, #32 The Mystery of the Blazing cliffs, #33 The Mystery of the Purple Pirate, #39 The Mystery of the Smashing Glass and #42 The Mystery of Wrecker's Rock, with more on the way.
The Mystery of the Mary Celeste
by Meg MossIn 1872, the ship Mary Celeste was found drifting with no one on board. Explore the last known facts of the ship and some of the theories of the whereabouts of her crew.
The Mystery of the Masked Rider (Nancy Drew #109)
by Carolyn KeeneRevenge rides a dark horse—and Nancy’s the target! Nancy is going to visit one of her best friends, Colleen, who is horse crazy and has her own horses. With one of the best of them, Nightingale, she is going to race in the Midwest International Horse Show. The prizewinning filly is worth a cool $200,000, and that kind of cash can breed plenty of greed, ambition, and danger. Soon Nancy has her hands full trying to stop the mysterious culprit, The Masked Rider, who wants to kill Nightingale.
The Mystery of the Memorial Day Fire (Trixie Belden #35)
by Kathryn KennySupersleuth Trixie Belden searches for an arsonist after a fire destroys a local store and a warehouse during the annual Memorial Day parade.
The Mystery of the Merry Magician (The Ellery Queen Jr. Mystery Stories #10)
by Ellery Queen Jr. Jr.When Ellery Queen goes out of town, his nephew takes on a cosmic case For weeks, Gulliver Queen has looked forward to going on vacation with his uncle Ellery, the world-famous author and sleuth. But on the eve of their departure, Ellery is called away on government business. Gully is heartbroken--until Ellery deputizes him as his assistant, tasking him with taking down information from anyone who comes by looking to hire the great detective. There is only one rule: No solving mysteries! But Ellery hasn't been gone an hour when Gully gets a case he cannot resist. The client is Fisty Jones, a rough-and-tumble citizen of the New York docks who claims to have seen something impossible: a one-eyed, black-skinned monster direct from outer space. Gully quickly finds himself sucked into the baffling tangle of tattooed bruisers, cheerful magicians, and questionable characters who call the waterfront their home. Ellery Queen is one of the world's finest detectives, but his adventures are nothing compared to the Ellery Queen Jr. Mystery Stories. Join Queen's nephew, Gully, on adventures filled with danger, suspense, and thrills.
The Mystery of the Mexican Graveyard (The Home School Detectives #3)
by John BibeeWhen Carlos and Julie Brown go on a short missions trip with their parents to Mexico, odd things start happening. Many report seeing a ghost at the graveyard and the orphanage. The pastor and several children suddenly get ill. And two mysterious men in town warn that the orphanage is in danger. Suspicious about the ghost, Carlos begins an investigation into the strange events. Following the clues of bits of mud, pieces of candy and a watch that glows in the dark, he works to uncover a plot that is much bigger than the little Mexican town he is visiting. Probe this dark mystery with Carlos and his friends at the orphanage as they strive to reveal the truth.
The Mystery of the Midnight Dog (Boxcar Children #81)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Hodges SoileauWhen the Aldens first arrive in Elbow Bend, they meet Kate Frances, who tells them all sorts of ghost stories about the town! The scariest tale is about a ghost dog who howls at midnights and appears to warn people of danger! The Aldens think it is just a story until they hear dogs all over Elbow Bend howling at midnight. Does the ghost dog really exist or is someone playing a trick on them? The Boxcar Children are determined to find out.
The Mystery of the Midnight Ghost: Book 2 (Adventure Island Ser.)
by Helen MossWhen Scott , Jack and Emily hear that a film is being made at the nearby manor house they can't resist going to watch. But when the glamorous star of the film vanishes the friends realize they have a new mystery to solve!Has the star been kidnapped by a crazed fan? Could she have run off with her boyfriend? Or did she venture into the manor's attic at midnight and fall foul of the legendary ghost that haunts the old house?The second gripping mystery in this exciting new adventure series!
The Mystery of the Missing Cat (Boxcar Children #42)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Charles TangHenry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar, but now they have a home with their grandfather. And now they're looking for a very special cat that has disappeared. When the children hear that Mr. Woods's cat, Spotzie, is missing, they immediately help out by putting up LOST CAT posters and going door-to-door with a photograph of the cat. But along the way they meet some strange characters, receive frightening phone calls, and even find a cat that looks just like Spotzie - but is it? It seems the more they search, the more mysterious the mystery becomes!
The Mystery of the Missing Lion: A Precious Ramotswe Mystery For Young Readers (Precious Ramotswe Mysteries for Young Readers #3)
by Alexander Mccall SmithA detective in the wild.Precious Ramotswe gets a very special treat. She gets a trip to visit her Aunty Bee at a safari camp. On her first day in camp, a new lion arrives. But this is no average lion: Teddy is an actor-lion who came with a film crew. When Teddy escapes, Precious and her resourceful new friend Khumo decide to use their detective skills to help track him. They will brave the wilds of the bush--and its hippos and crocodiles--as they try to find where Teddy has gone.With a Reader's Guide and a Special Recipe
The Mystery of the Missing Man: Book 13
by Enid BlytonThe Find-Outers is a clever mystery series from bestselling author Enid Blyton, and perfect for fans of The Secret Seven. The Trottevilles have a house guest named Eunice, and Fatty will do anything to avoid her. While hiding from Eunice his disguise leads a mystery right to him: there's an escaped prisoner in Peterswood who is also a master of disguise. Now Fatty, Larry, Daisy, Pip and Bets have to find the man and avoid Eunice at the same time...First published in 1956, this edition contains the orginal text and is unillustrated.
The Mystery of the Missing Man: Book 13 (Five Find-outers And Dog Ser. #Vol. 13)
by Enid BlytonA brilliant mystery series from bestselling author Enid Blyton, perfect for fans of The Secret Seven. The Trottevilles have a house guest named Eunice, and Fatty will do anything to avoid her. While hiding from Eunice his disguise leads a mystery right to him: there's an escaped prisoner in Peterswood who is also a master of disguise. Now Fatty, Larry, Daisy, Pip and Bets have to find the man and avoid Eunice at the same time... First published in 1956, this edition contains the original text and is unillustrated.
The Mystery of the Missing Mascot (Nancy Drew #119)
by Carolyn KeeneThe River Heights High Wildcats are facing their bitter rivals, Red Rocks High, in a girls’ softball play-off game. But before the first pitch is thrown, the spirit of foul play intrudes. Someone breaks into River Heights High and steals the school’s prized trophies—a treasured portrait of a pioneering woman coach and the team mascot’s cougar costume! Nancy, however, is convinced that the theft is not a simple case of bad sportsmanship. For the closer she comes to the truth, the more dangerous the game becomes. The burglar has already demonstrated a talent for disguise and deception…and has now decided to play true hardball, taking aim at Nancy Drew!
The Mystery of the Missing Masterpiece: Book 4 (Adventure Island Ser.)
by Helen MossWhen thieves raid the house of a neighbour, Emily, Jack and Scott are ready to investigate. But, strangely, the neighbour doesn't seem to want the thieves to be caught!The burglars didn't escape with much this time but could the raid be connected to a much older crime involving millions of pounds? The friends begin to uncover the truth, but are they leading themselves into serious danger?Mystery, menace and adventure await in the fourth book of this gripping new series!
The Mystery of the Missing Mermaid (The Three Investigators #36)
by M. V. Carey[from the back cover] "Missing:5-year-old boy. Name: Todd Stratten. Last seen with pet dog at Fourth of July parade, Venice Beach. Boy known for wandering off, mischief. Could be anywhere. Kidnapping not ruled out. Mother frantic. Investigator with gift for gab needed to suss out oddball neighborhood. Also missing: ceramic mermaid. Fishy case. Just the thing for the Three Investigators! And who are the Three Investigators? Meet Jupe, Pete, and Bob--three amazing kids from Rocky Beach, California. They crack cases like you wouldn't believe. For thrills, chills, and chuckles, read their off-the-wall adventures. Millions already have! This is the last book in the action packed Three Investigators series about three boys whose headquarters is hidden in the middle of a junk yard where they unravel puzzling clues in mysteries which involve them in adventure and danger. Bob is the record keeper, Peter is always ready for action and Jupe does the planning and much of the deep thinking. Look for books 1 through 42 in the Bookshare collection. A list of all of the titles is on pages 183 and 184 of this book.
The Mystery of the Missing Microchips (The Home School Detectives #2)
by John BibeeWhen Carlos and the others don't show up for ice cream, Julie and Emily start looking for them. Soon they find not only their friends' abandoned bicycles but also several small computer chips. When a strange man with a red beard shows up, wanting to know everything about the chips, the mystery deepens. Join the Home School Detectives as they are swept into a high-stakes game of high-tech crime. It's a case that is bigger than they could ever imagine.
The Mystery of the Missing Millionairess (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #101)
by Carolyn KeeneWhile Nancy is visiting her friend Claudia at Brookfield Academy, Claudia's roommate is kidnapped. Nancy helps to solve the case in spite of having to put up with a detective who doesn't appreciate her help and someone trying to run her off of a road into a canyon to keep her from investigating.
The Mystery of the Missing Mum
by Frances MoloneyAn anxious boy searches for his missing mum in this heartfelt, funny and unique ode to perfectly imperfect familiesOne day, Jake wakes up to a different world: his mum seems to have vanished into thin air! With his Grandma snoring in the kitchen and older sister Rose spending hours getting ready, Jake starts the search for his mum by making a list of places she might be: Tesco? The EU? Hospital? The Bahamas? Being a detective turns out to be quite hard work and everyone Jake turns to for help seems frustratingly busy. Life at home wasn't perfect, but he can't understand why she would simply run off like this. And why doesn't everyone else seem more concerned?
The Mystery of the Missing Necklace: Book 5
by Enid BlytonThe Find-Outers is a clever mystery series from bestselling author Enid Blyton, and perfect for fans of The Secret Seven. Mr Goon is busy with a mystery all to himself until Fatty, Pip, Larry, Daisy and Bets discover his secret. There is a gang of jewel thieves using Peterswood as their headquarters! Soon the Find-Outers and Buster the dog are helping the police hunt down the thieves - but who are they?In the original 1947 text, Fatty's nickname is based on the fact that his initials are F.A.T. as well as his size. All references to his size have been removed from this recording (based on the text from 2016) so that Fatty's nickname refers to his initials only.Enid Blyton ® and Enid Blyton's signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.